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CLARENCE REIMER
Oct. 19, 1922 - Oct. 25, 2006
A former Steinbach resident, Clarence Reimer, beloved husband of Rosaline (Toews) went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006 in Seattle, WA.
He was born Oct. 19, 1922 in Steinbach, Man., the youngest child of the K.B. Reimer family of eight, with three sisters and four brothers.
Clarence is survived by his loving wife Rosaline and their three daughters, two grandsons and three granddaughters and two sons-in-law. In June, Clarence and Rosaline celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in Seattle.
Clarence attended Grace University of Omaha, Nebraska and received a Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduating, he joined West Indies Mission, now World Team at the Pennsylvania headquarters where he served for 13 years.
From 1965 to 1987, for 23 years he served as president of King's Garden/Crista Ministries in Seattle. Among many other facilities at this location, a 250 resident Cristwood Retirement Living and nursing home, was constructed. Rosaline Reimer will now be a resident in this home.
Only the Lord knows how many lives were touched through Clarence's life-long ministry and leadership. His favorite him, "Great is Thy Faithfulness" was sung at the memorial service on Thursday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m., at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Seattle. Reception followed at Cristwood.
REINHOLD STEINKE
May 28, 1916 - Nov. 11, 2006
Peacefully at his home Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 in his 90th, year Reinhold Steinke passed away.
Reinhold was born May 28, 1916 in the Freidensthal area near Ridgeville, MB. Reinhold chose farming as his lifelong career. In 1953 he married Annie Craig and they farmed together until their retirement at which time they moved to Dominion City Manor.
Reinhold was very active in his church, both as board member and choir member. He served on numerous boards in his community, Credit Union, Pool Elevator, Greenridge Hall, Ridgeville and Dominion City curling clubs, Franklin craft club, and Dominion City Manor.
Reinhold enjoyed curling and in later years he took great pleasure in the crib games interspersed between their working hours at the craft club.
Left to cherish his memory are sisters: Martha (Reinhold) Ganske, Ida Kowal, Emma Gruenke; brother Louis (Dorothy); sisters-in-law Linda Steinke and Effie (John) Calder; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Annie and brothers Fred and Gus.
Funeral services will be held in Greenridge United Church Thursday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. with burial to follow in the Greenridge cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Cameron Calder, Dennis Froom Vince Gruenke, Troy Kirkpatrick, Len Schultz, Ron Steinke,
Special thanks to the Home Care Team and Gladys Gruenke whose assistance allowed him to live out his life at home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Greenridge United Church memorial Fund.
STEINBACH FUNERAL HOME, 5 Chrysler Gate Steinbach, mb (204) 326-1351
ELEANOR RUTH DERKSEN (JANZ)
Aug. 5, 1949 - Jan. 23, 2005
Peacefully at the Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, B.C., Eleanor, dearly beloved wife of Glen Derksen, went home to be with the Lord, after a lengthy battle, diagnosed later as cancer, to a place where the roses never fade.
Eleanor was married to Brian Weiss in 1970. In that love, their daughters Madrece, Melody (Frank), Melissa and Meredith were born. Eleanor was blessed with another great man, her second husband, Glen Derksen. They cherished the love they had for one another for 20 years.
Five grandchildren were her pride and joy: Jasmine, Dustyn,
Barett, Benjamin, and Harmony. Her loving mother, Freda Janz; and her two treasured brothers, Tim and Loren (Caroline) Janz; sisters-in-law Loretta and Sharon (Barry) are still our blessings here on earth.
Eleanor was predeceased by her dear dad, Benjamin Janz, in 1992, and two brothers, Reginald (2000) and Royden (1978), all of whom she treasured.
Surrounded by her lovely family, she left her body and her soul, and took flight to a land where there is no night, no tears, and no more pain. There was great rejoicing in Heaven to meet her loved ones, but most of all, Jesus. What a day that will be, when we will all be reunited.
AGATHA BROESKY FUNK
February 8, 1907 - February 6, 2005
On Sunday, Feb.6, 2005 at 12:14 p.m. at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Steinbach,MB, with her children there to celebrate her 98th birthday , Mom, Agatha Broesky Funk, quietly responded to her Savior's call to come home. Mom was the last of the John and Agatha Broesky family and got to the highest age.
She was preceded by her husband Abraham, two sons Jacob and Cornelius, one daughter-in-law Helen Ginter Funk, one granddaughter Dianna Funk Barkman and one great- grandson Corey Friesen.
She leaves to mourn her passing three daughters: Agatha (Peter) Unrau of Grunthal,MB., Katherine (Otto) Winkler of Mitchell, MB, Susan (Gary) Cullum of Cranbrook, BC; eight sons: Abe of Winnipeg,MB, John (Anne) of Steinbach, William (Nettie) of Blumenort,MB, daughter-in-law Edith, Peter (Anne) of Steinbach, Herman (Helena) of Sprague,MB, Jim (Judith) of Steinbach, David (Marlene) of Pansy,MB, Henry (Jessie) of Red Deer, AB, 62 grandchildren, 152 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren. Including all the in-laws of children and grandchildren, her following would be well over 300.
Mom was born February 8, 1907 in Didsbury, AB and sometime thereafter her family moved to Grunthal. She was baptized in June 1924 at the Grunthal Chortitzer Church.
She met Dad at a youth gathering; they were married on July 26, 1925 and had a good life together for 64 years and nine months.
Life on the farm was not always easy, but they always managed to get by. As children arrived there was also the responsibility to bring them up in the fear and admonition of God, which was not easy with the daily pressures of farm life. Mom loved her children and was very much concerned with their spiritual development - especially during their teenage years. In her quiet and unassuming manner she was more of a witness by example than by words. Even in her last years living at Rest Haven, Mom always prayed for every one of her children. We are so thankful for her example of love and forgiveness. Mom we can see you meeting our Saviour first of all, but by now you have met Dad again, and Jacob and Corney and all who have gone on before. We can see you without pain, and walking straight and upright. We are rejoicing with you and can hardly wait to meet you up there.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb.10 at 2 p.m. at the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover St., Steinbach with interment at Heritage Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach, MB.
ANNIE NEUDORF
It is with great sadness that we announce that Annie (Wiens) Neudorf (nee Braun) of Grunthal passed into the Lord's presence at the Bethesda Hospital Saturday, Feb.5, 2005 at the age of 84, following a battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband Jacob Neudorf, one daughter Irma (Robert), two grandsons Ethan and Caleb, four stepdaughters Mary, Lena, Margaret and Martha and their families, two stepsons Pete and Jake and their families as well as five sisters and one brother. She was predeceased by her first husband John in 1996, her daughter Martha 1977, one sister and three brothers.
The funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb.9 at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with interment at the Braun Family Cemetery near Altona.
Thank you to Dr. Thiessen and the nursing staff at Bethesda Hospital for the excellent care given to Annie.
If friends so desire donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, 134 Plaza Drive; Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9 Arrangements entrusted to Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach, MB..
ANNE BIALKOWSKI
It is with great sadness that we announce that Anne Bialkowski (nee Kohut) of Roseau River, Man., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, with her family by her side, at the age of 81.
Mom is survived by her husband of 58 years, Joe; her children, Eugene, Joan (Glenn), Janet, Elsie (Jerry); six grandchildren, Candace, Damian, Janine, Tyson, Owen and Reiss; brothers-in-law Adam Lischynski, Stafford
Bialkowski; sister-in-law Emily Bialkowski; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mom was predeceased by her son Nestor in infancy; parents, Steve and Paraska (nee Korchak) Kohut; brother, Peter (Stella) Kohut; sisters, Mary Lischynski, Lena (Bill) Yasinski; parents-in-law, Mike and Mary Bialkowski; brothers-in-law, Paul, Pete, John and Walter (Emily) Bialkowski.
Mom was born in Stuartburn, Man. on Dec. 11, 1923. She married Joe on May 4, 1946, and moved to Winnipeg for a couple of years, then moved back to the country and farmed for most of her life. She also was a news reporter for The Carillon for Roseau River for numerous years. Mom's pastimes were planting flowers, gardening, writing Ukrainian Easter eggs, crossword puzzles, and bingo, also cooking for company. Her knack for making those excellent perogies will be missed.
Mom was a person who had a heart of gold. She always cherished the times with her children and grandchildren were around her. Mom was the kind of mom every child deserves.
The family expresses a heartfelt thank-you to the caregivers during the last couple of years, Dominion City Fire and Rescue, Vita Emergency Services, Dr. Strank of St Pierre Hospital and Dr.
Arrezaghi of Vita and District Hospital.
Viewing will be held Thursday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. at Steinbach Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 11, at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Stuartburn, Man., with interment at Planky Plains Cemetery, following the service.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Mom, you will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. We love you. Vichnaya Pam'Yat.
Arrangements entrusted to Steinbach Funeral Home, Steinbach, Man.
JUDITH BAERG
Judith Margaret Alice Baerg of Kleefeld, MB passed away suddenly and peacefully Saturday, February 5, 2005 at the age of 54 at Grace Hospital, Winnipeg. "Dearest wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, you leave behind many who loved you. But we have good memories of your caring life and Christian faith and we plan to meet you in Heaven. We pray it is soon."
Judith was a kind, loving, gentle, honest woman and will be truly missed by her
family, relatives, and many friends. She enjoyed working and helping out in church activities especially teaching the children's classes and children's story time.
Judith is survived by her beloved husband David Baerg and their three sons David J A Baerg, Steven J A (Tracey S) Baerg, and Philip J A Baerg, and her granddaughter Shaylyn Q Baerg, her mother Mary M M Logan, her three brothers John F Logan, Douglas E A Logan, Paul E A Logan, and her sister Pam A L Logan/Peter Geller and their children Alexander and Philip Geller.
Viewing/prayers will be held Thursday, Feb.10 from 7-8 pm at West Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 416 Cathcart, Winnipeg, with a devotional at 8 pm. Refreshments to follow. Funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 11 at 1:30 pm at West Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church with interment in Kleefeld at the Church of God in Christ Cemetery. Refreshments at the Kleefeld Fire Hall after the burial.
Should friends so desire, donations in her memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald Street; Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6
Special thanks to all the church members, the Grace Hospital, paramedics and others that helped Judith in her time of need.
Arrangements entrusted to Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach, MB.
KATHERINE PENNER
1914 - 2005
Our precious and loving mom, grandma and great-grandma Katherine Penner, age 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb.6, 2005 at the Steinbach Bethesda Hospital.
She was born to Peter and Katherina Thiessen in Giroux, MB on April 6, 1914. She accepted Jesus as her personal Saviour and was baptized on July 12, 1931. Mom married Isaac L. Penner on April 21, 1934 in Blumenort, MB. Together they had eight children; five boys and three girls. Their first years were spent in Blumenort where they farmed. In the spring of 1957 Mom and Dad moved their family to Maryfield, SK where Dad bought a bigger farm, hoping his sons would follow in his farming footsteps.
Mom was predeceased by her husband on November 8, 1978 and by her daughter Janet on January 15, 1983. She will be deeply mourned and never forgotten by her children Mervin and Nettie Penner, Denver and Gladys Penner, John and Sandra Dueck, Bernice and Dave Dueck, Ruby and Tom Nicklefork, Larry and Alvina Penner, Lawrence and Lenora Penner, Gilbert and Margaret Penner, 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, plus many relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel Thursday, Feb.10 at 7 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will held at the Evangelical Mennonite Church, 422 Main St., Steinbach Friday, Feb.11 at 2 p.m. with reception in the auditorium. Interment at Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to EMC Missions.
Arrangements entrusted to Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach, MB.
MARGARET LEPPKY
Margaret Leppky passed away peacefully at the Mountainview Lodge in Lillooet, B.C., Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at the age of 90 years.
She was predeceased by her husband, William G. Leppky, in 1998, and is survived by her loving family: daughter, Lorraine Enns (Richard); three grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Everden Rust Funeral Services, 1910 Windsor Road, Kelowna, B.C., with reception to follow.
Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services.
HORACE HAREL
Horace passed away Monday, Nov. 13, 2006 at the St. Boniface Hospital. He was born Aug. 28, 1936 and lived his early childhood years in the Marchand, MB area, later moving to Winnipeg, MB, and the last 11 years in Mitchell, MB.
He was predeceased by his mother Sarah, father Alphonse and sister Irene.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years Margaret, children and their spouses: Della (Carlin), Kelly (Nicole), Randy (Robin); grandchildren Jerrett, Ravyn, Erin, Austin, Danielle, Justin and great-granddaughter Kya; as well as sisters Alice, Doris, Cecile; nephew/friend Ron and his daughter Nicole.
Horace is well known for his 40 years of hard work and many accomplishments at Arctic Ice where he eventually became co-owner.
Many thanks to all his friends, neighbours, relatives and the staff of the St Boniface Hospital for all their support and efforts through these trying times.
A "Celebration of Life" will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach on Friday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.
Ash interment to follow at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made "in lieu of" to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1101 - 191 Lombard Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0X1 or to Children's Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J2.
"GOD BLESS"
Arrangements by: Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach and Winnipeg, MB,1-888-454-1030 or 346-1030.
